prescribed

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After a dangerously dense forest is cleared out with hands and heavy machinery, it’s much safer to return a few years later with prescribed fire instead, which is much cheaper.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Studies have repeatedly shown that mifepristone is safe, including when prescribed remotely and taken at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In May, Canada became the first country in the G7 to approve a generic semaglutide injection, intended for type 2 diabetes patients but can be prescribed off-label for weight loss.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

For comparison, the NNT for SSRIs, the most commonly prescribed antidepressants for moderate-to-severe depression, is around 7.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The night before, a baby had died, and with a basket of her own fresh bread Mama was making the prescribed call on the family.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom